Grizzlies vs. Hornets betting: NBA preview for April 8

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The Charlotte Hornets (19-59) are heavy, 14-point underdogs as they attempt to break a three-game losing streak when they host the Memphis Grizzlies (46-32) on Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at Spectrum Center. The matchup airs at 7 p.m. ET on FDSSE. The matchup has a point total of 229.5.

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Grizzlies Cover -14 vs Hornets -111

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Grizzlies vs. Hornets betting lines

  • Grizzlies odds to win: -1064
  • Hornets odds to win: +687
  • Spread: Grizzlies (-14)
  • Total: 229.5
  • TV Channel: FanDuel Sports Network
  • Live Stream: Fubo (Watch for free)

Grizzlies Statistics, Trends and More

As the Away Team

  • Memphis has covered the spread 20 times on the road and are 21-18 in road contests.
  • The Grizzlies have hit the over in 25 of their 39 road games this season with a set over/under (64.1%).
  • This season on the road Memphis and its opponents have averaged a total of 236.2 points per contest, 6.7 points greater than the over/under for this contest.

Grizzlies Recent Trends

  • The Grizzlies are 2-8 against the spread and 3-7 overall during their last 10 matchups.
  • The Grizzlies and their opponents have combined to hit the over in five of those 10 games.
  • The Grizzlies’ past 10 outings have ended with an average of 236.3 points scored. That’s 6.8 more points than this contest’s over/under.
  • Over the last 10 games, the Grizzlies are scoring 7.0 points less per game compared to their season average.

Grizzlies Betting Records

  • The Grizzlies have a 38-13 record in games they were favored on the moneyline (winning 74.5% of those games).
  • Memphis has not yet played as a moneyline favorite of -1064 or shorter.
  • Based on this game’s moneyline, the Grizzlies have an implied win probability of 91.4%.
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
47.9 (seventh in NBA) 45.5 (third) 47.4 (second) 43.6 (12th) 28.5 (seventh) 15.1 (29th)

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Hornets Statistics, Trends and More

As the Home Team

  • Hornets home games have hit the over on the set point total 13 times this year.
  • The Hornets are 12-28 in home contests and have covered the spread 19 times at home.
  • Recent history seems to trend against the Hornets to beat the total. Their home games have averaged a total of 222.1 points per contest this season.

Hornets Recent Trends

  • The Hornets are 2-8 overall and 3-7 against the spread in their past 10 games.
  • The Hornets and their opponents have hit the over in six of the past 10 games.
  • The past 10 Hornets games averaged 10.7 fewer points (218.8) than this matchup’s over/under.
  • Over their past 10 games, the Hornets have a 105.5 points-per-game average, 0.2 points below their season-long scoring average.

Hornets Betting Records

  • This season, Charlotte has been the underdog 69 times and won 16, or 23.2%, of those games.
  • The Hornets have not won as an underdog of +687 or more on the moneyline this season in seven such games.
  • The moneyline for this contest implies a 12.7% chance of a victory for the Hornets.
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
43.1 (30th in NBA) 46.8 (15th) 45.2 (seventh) 44.9 (23rd) 24.4 (26th) 14.8 (25th)
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